Le Macchiole Messorio 2016 Size:750 ml A hint of coffee and

A hint of coffee and dark chocolate create a lingering and delightful finish

Sweet sugar up front and lingering light vanilla sweetness on finish Smooth and slightly sweet

sweet/sour flavour that is delicious on its own

and a dash of cinnamon

Le Macchiole Messorio 2016 Size:750 ml A hint of coffee andThe Messorio (100% Merlot) was slightly shy and slow to open when I tasted it as a barrel sample some eight months previous to this tasting. I can't say that the wine has opened much since then. It continues to show a tight and slightly austere bouquet with dark fruit, spice and leather. You don't get that quintessentially soft side of the grape. Instead, this Merlot feels a bit thorny and prickly in places due to the much cooler growing conditions.